Senior Night Care Assistant

Community Care Live; Alton; Híbrido; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health & wellbeing support

Employee assistance program

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Resumo da oferta

Community Care Live is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support older residents in their homes during nights and weekends. You will help with personal care, assist with medications, and ensure comfort and safety while maintaining high standards of care.

We value compassion, empathy and reliability over formal care experience; training and support are provided, with opportunities to develop professional skills within a friendly team and a supportive community.

Qualificações

• Experience in social care not essential; values, motivations and compassionate approach are prioritised.

Responsabilidades

• Provide effective leadership: motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling high standards.
• Support at night: assist with personal care and administering medication, ensuring residents are comfortable, safe and well cared for during overnight hours.
• Person-centred care: tailor care plans to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Build relationships: establish supportive connections with residents, families and colleagues.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Attentiveness

Patient care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Within our older adults' homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where ourSenior Care Assistantscan deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

What you'll do:

• Provide effective leadership: Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling excellent standards.
• Support at night: Help with activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents at night.
• Person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we're looking for:

Experience working in social care isn't essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What's more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health during the night and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non-verbal signs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families and colleagues.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

Why join us?

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

For this role you'll be required to work nights, weekends and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.